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Anna Runkle, widely known as the Crappy Childhood Fairy, is a writer, coach, and online educator who helps people heal from the lasting effects of childhood trauma. Through her popular YouTube channel, courses, and workshops, she shares practical strategies for calming dysregulation, rewiring old patterns, and building healthier relationships. Drawing from her own recovery journey, Anna empowers survivors with tools to move beyond their past and create fulfilling, connected lives.

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➡️ Talking Points

00:00 – Intro

01:26 – What “Connectability” Really Means

06:25 – The Cost of Disconnection

11:23 – Anna’s First Step Toward Healing

18:28 – Why Dysregulation Often Goes Unnoticed

22:14 – Sponsor Break

25:00 – Quick Fix or Lifelong Practice?

28:25 – Daily Habits to Stay Regulated

36:37 – Spotting and Stopping Covert Avoidance

39:57 – Sponsor Break

42:49 – Self-Sabotage and Avoidance

45:59 – How to Reclaim Your Agency

51:29 – Boundaries Make Connection Possible

53:43 – What Real Connection Looks Like

56:45 – Can You Really “Fix” Someone Else?

1:00:38 – Ending Relationships the Right Way

1:02:44 – How to Build True Connectability

1:04:33 – The Hardest Part About Connecting

1:06:47 – The Big Takeaway from Anna’s Book